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Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Culbertson, Kassebaum, McGargill, Oestmann, Rathgeber collect Kudos

Five University of Nebraska–Lincoln staff members received Kudos awards from the NU Board of Regents in 2020, including Tony Rathgeber, associate director of conference services and collaborations for Housing Conference Services.

Friday, February 19, 2021 Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 22-25

The transition to college can be challenging. During difficult times, one’s coping strategies can be depleted, sometimes resulting in changes to control eating patterns and/or perception of appearance. During Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 22-25, the UNL Nebraska Eating Disorder Network Student Association (UNL NEDN) invites all Huskers to learn about the warning signs and available resources for disordered eating or eating disorder behaviors.

Friday, February 19, 2021 Place orders for the next Meal-Kit Monday by Feb. 24

Three savory entrée choices are offered for the March kits that can prepared in less in an hour and feed up to four individuals.

Friday, February 19, 2021 Nominations open for Student Impact Awards

Student Impact Awards are given annually to celebrate the outstanding contributions to the campus community by the more than 550 Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) and their leaders. Awards are presented in a variety of categories and any UNL community member, RSO member or advisor may nominate an individual or group for the awards. Nominations are due by 11:30 p.m. March 21, 2021.

Love Library is illuminated during the 2019 Glow Big Red event. Buildings were not lit up this year to conserve electricity amid the rolling blackouts in the central U.S.

Thursday, February 18, 2021 Husker faithful score Glow Big Red record

In a 24-hour period Feb. 17-18, the 2021 Glow Big Red crowdfunding event set a new record by generating nearly 4,000 gifts totaling about $436,000 in support of University of Nebraska–Lincoln scholarships and programs.

Friday, February 12, 2021 ASUN and BSU organize a Night of Listening

All students are encouraged to participate from 7 to 8:30 p.m. February 16. The event will feature Black public officials discussing their fields with a focus on race and inequality in policy and administration.

Man in red coat stands outside saliva testing pod

Thursday, February 11, 2021 Winter chill shifts COVID-19 re-entry testing indoors

Due to anticipated frigid temperatures, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s saliva-based COVID-19 testing is moving indoors Feb. 11-13.

Drag Queen Bingo is happening at 7:30 p.m. February 11, 2021.

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Drag Queen Bingo to bring inclusivity and song to UNL LGBTQA+ community

The Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Gender and Sexual Identity brings back the popular virtual game to campus.

Valentino's restaurant in the Nebraska Union.

Monday, February 8, 2021 Campus mobile meal order app begins accepting credit cards

Making a food connection with five of the food court restaurants in the Nebraska Union and Nebraska East Union has just gotten easier for Huskers.

Drag Queen Bingo is happening at 7:30 p.m. Fruary 11, 2021.

Friday, February 5, 2021 7 activities you'll want to do this week | Feb 8-14

Lots of events happening around Lincoln on campus...from film screenings to virtual yoga. Here are the things we're recommending for you to check out.

Snowy campus shot outside Nebraska Union

Thursday, February 4, 2021 Commission on the Status of Women seeks award nominees

The Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for outstanding faculty, staff and students who have worked to create a climate that encourages women to succeed at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. These efforts may be by an individual, organization or department within the institution.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln gate and columns

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Nominations due for Student Luminary, Cockson, Griesen awards

Nominations are being sought for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Student Luminary Awards — an honor designed to recognize 10 students for their exceptional leadership and commitment — and the James V. Griesen Service to Students Award.

Stepping back on self-service means less variety, but more opportunities for personal interactions.

Friday, January 22, 2021 University of Nebraska dining services scaling back on self-service—for good

Chancellor Ronnie Green hands his saliva vial to Kaitlin Cartwright at the collection site by East Memorial Stadium. Green was one of more than 4,000 Huskers who were tested on Jan. 19, the first day testing was offered to the entire campus community.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Saliva-based testing opens, enforcement begins Jan. 25

The university is using minimally invasive, saliva-based testing as part of its multi-layered approach to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the spring semester. Here are the basics and links to take a deeper dive into the new testing protocol.

Sunday, January 17, 2021 DOs and DON'Ts: What you need to know on the day of your saliva test

On the day of your COVID test, these are the things you should do before, during, and after the test so you can give a good sample.

Friday, January 15, 2021 Info sessions to outline Summer Conference Assistant positions

Every summer, the university employs a 40-student team of Conference Assistants to work and live in the residence halls and responding to the day-to-day needs of the conference and camp guests.

Nebraska’s Yajvoo Shrestha shows the Safer Community app to be used as part of COVID testing on campus this spring.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Safer Community mobile app available for download

Safer Community — the smartphone app that will be used with saliva-based COVID-19 testing in the spring semester — is available for download.

Love Library cupola at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Monday, December 21, 2020 New report outlines ways to strengthen university’s sexual misconduct policies, response

A comprehensive review has placed the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on a course to deepen its commitment, training, policies and response to incidents of sexual misconduct.

Monday, December 21, 2020 University Health Center open during holiday shutdown for faculty, staff, students

The University Health Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will be open with adjusted hours during the holiday shutdown.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Nominations open for student luminary, service to students awards

Nominations are being sought for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Student Luminary Awards — an honor designed to recognize 10 students for their exceptional leadership and commitment — and the James V. Griesen Service to Students Award.